Olive cultivation is deeply rooted in the history, economy, and culture of the Mediterranean region, and continues to face significant challenges in the context of climate change, emerging pests and diseases, and the need for more sustainable production systems.
The 11th Meeting of the IOBC-WPRS WG “Integrated Protection of Olive Crops” aims to provide a dynamic forum for scientists, early-career researchers, advisors, and stakeholders to share knowledge, present recent findings, and discuss innovative solutions for the biological and integrated control of pests, diseases, and weeds in olive crop.
The scientific program will focus on, but is not limited to, the following themes:
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in olive orchards
- Biological control and conservation of natural enemies
- Agroecological olive protection strategies for sustainable agriculture
- Olive pests, diseases, and weeds
- Impact of climate change on olive pests and diseases
- Emerging pests and diseases
- Precision agriculture and digital tools in crop protection
- Resistance management and reduced-risk strategies
- Biodiversity and ecosystem services in olive agroecosystems
- The olive microbiome: challenges and opportunities
- Improving soil health to enhance fitness, production and food quality of the olive holobiont
Download: Welcome Message (pdf)
Meeting website: https://iobc-olives2027.org
Date
1 - 4 June 2027
Place
Chania, Crete, Greece
Contact
Email: info@iobc-olives2027.org
Phone: +302810321494